Florida Sheriff Warns Protesters Amid ICE Clashes

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey warned that any violence during the upcoming 'No Kings' protests against President Trump's immigration policies would be met with lethal force, stating, 'We will kill you graveyard dead' if law enforcement is attacked. Ivey, alongside Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, emphasized that peaceful protests are permitted, but any violent or obstructive acts would have severe consequences. The warning, issued ahead of protests at 70 Florida locations and more nationwide, has drawn widespread condemnation from critics who accuse Ivey of threatening nonviolent demonstrators and using dangerous rhetoric. Supporters praised his tough law-and-order stance, contrasting Florida's approach with that of other states like California. The statement comes amid escalating protests and clashes with ICE agents across the country. Florida law enforcement has also vowed to hold accountable those inciting violence or doxxing officers.